Winter X Games snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies after crash WITH VIDEO

In this photo taken Jan. 25, 2012 and released by ESPN Images, snomobiler Caleb Moore smiles while attending a news conference at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. Moore was in critical condition on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in a Colorado hospital after a dramatic crash at the Winter X Games in Aspen, and a relative said the family wasn't hopeful about the 25-year-old's chances for survival. (AP Photo/ESPN Images, Eric Lars Bakke)

In this photo taken Jan. 24, 2013, emergency personnel tend to Caleb Moore after he crashed during the snowmoblie freestyle event at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. Moore remains in critical condition in a Colorado hospital after this dramatic crash. A family spokeswoman reissued a statement Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, thanking fans, friends and family for their support and asked for continued prayers. They declined further comment. (AP Photo/The Colorado Springs Gazette, Christian Murdock) MAGS OUT

Texas snowmobiler Caleb Moore died Thursday, one week after a horrific crash at the Winter X Games in Aspen, according to a statement from family spokeswoman Chelsea Lawson.

The fatality marks the first in the 17-year history of the Winter X Games.

Moore was injured Jan. 24 during the snowmobile freestyle contest. He under-rotated a back flip and dug the skis of his sled into the lip of the landing.

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The statement from Lawson:

"On behalf of the Moore family: This morning Caleb Moore passed away. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.

"The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the prayers and support they have received from all the fans, friends and family around the world that Caleb has inspired.

"They would also like to thank the physicians and medical staff at both Aspen Valley Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction for their care and dedication.

"At this time, the family will not be making any other public statements. They continue to decline interviews. Thank you for continuing to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time."

ESPN, which hosts the X Games, released a statement on Moore's death amid questions about the safety of action sports.

The statement from ESPN:

"We are deeply saddened by Caleb Moore's passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, Wade and Michelle, his brother, Colten, and the entire Moore family. He will be remembered for his natural passion for life and his deep love for his family and friends, and he will always be an inspiration to everyone he touched in the action sports community.

"As a result of this accident we will conduct a thorough review of this discipline and adopt any appropriate changes to future X Games.

"For 18 years we have worked closely on safety issues with athletes, course designers and other experts. Still, when the world's best compete at the highest level in any sport, risks remain. Caleb was a four-time X Games medalist attempting a move he has landed several times previously."